Type of Government: republic transitioning from military to civilian
rule.

Currency: 1 naira (N) = 100 kobo.

Major peoples: Nigeria, which is Africa's most populous country, is
composed of more than 250 ethnic groups; the following are the most populous and
politically influential: Hausa and Fulani 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw
10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5%.